Town Planning Report_(2)

  5.1.2    Regional Plan

  The subject site is located in the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan. The proposed urban
  residential development is a consistent with the intent of the Urban footprint.

  5.1.3    South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy

  The subject site is not affected by the state or local mapping relating to Koala Habitat Areas.

  5.1.4    Referral Agencies and State Development Assessment Provisions

  Not applicable

  5.2     COUNCIL INTERESTS

  5.2.1    Zoning

  The subject site is zoned a medium density residential. The purpose of the zone is to provide for
  medium density multiple dwellings, community uses and a limited number services required to
  support local needs.

  The proposed development is considered to be consistent with the overall outcomes sought by the
  code through incorporating the following features:
       Provision of medium density development for permanent residents
       Makes a positive contribution to the look and feel of the neighbourhood by maintaining a
          low scale character, which includes well-designed contemporary buildings with compatible
          landscaping that enhances the streetscape.
       Provides a mix of housing types for projected communities and socio-economic profiles,
          including two (and three) bedroom dwellings, affordable housing for low to medium income
          earners and access provisions for those with reduced mobility.
       The development maintains and retains a high level of residential amenity having regard to
          traffic, noise, lighting and odour.
       Development responds to the site’s constraints including topography.

   An assessment against the codes has been undertaken and is attached to this report as Appendix D.
  Generally, the development is compliant with the applicable benchmarks of the code. Any
  inconsistencies are considered minor in nature and are discussed in the key issues section below.

  5.2.2    Local Plan

  The subject site is located in the Noosaville Local Plan area. The local plan seeks to provide locally
  relevant provisions for the assessment of development in the local plan area. The proposed
  development achieves the overall outcomes by providing the following:
        development is located within the urban boundary, thereby protecting and reinforcing the
          character and identity of Noosaville.
        Development sited and designed to retain and enhance the key features of the natural and
          built environment.



TOWN PLANNING REPORT – Revision A                   101 & 105 Eumundi Noosa Rd Noosaville                  Page 16